Leagues

The Scottish Rugby Union oversees the national league system, known as the Scottish Hydro Electric League Championship, and consisting of:

    * a Premiership of 36 clubs in three nationwide divisions
    * a National Leagues of 36 clubs in three nationwide divisions
    * Regional Leagues of 85 clubs in eight divisions across three regions

It also oversees the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup. It is not directly responsible for local, university or 2nd XV leagues.